HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-28471
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-28471

CWE-1321Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This affects the package properties-reader before 2.2.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The properties-reader package contains a critical vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. Given the 9.8 CVSS score, this represents a high-priority security risk for applications utilizing this library.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to version 2.2.0 or later to address the flaw.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-28471 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

properties-reader_project1 product(s)
properties-reader
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/steveukx/properties/commit/0877cc871db9865f58dd9389ce99e61be05380a5
PATCHhttps://github.com/steveukx/properties/commit/0877cc871db9865f58dd9389ce99e61be05380a5
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/steveukx/properties/issues/40
ADVISORYhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PROPERTIESREADER-1048968
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/steveukx/properties/issues/40
ADVISORYhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PROPERTIESREADER-1048968

All References (6)

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https://github.com/steveukx/properties/commit/0877cc871db9865f58dd9389ce99e61be05380a5Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/steveukx/properties/issues/40Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PROPERTIESREADER-1048968Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/steveukx/properties/commit/0877cc871db9865f58dd9389ce99e61be05380a5Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/steveukx/properties/issues/40Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PROPERTIESREADER-1048968Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-28471
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-1321
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 25, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-28471 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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